Overview
This PPN applies to all central government departments, their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies when awarding public contracts for goods, and or services, and or works, other than special regime contracts (collectively referred to as ‘in-scope organisations’). Other public sector contracting authorities may wish to apply the approach set out in this PPN.
In-scope organisations must use the PPN guidance ‘Tackling modern slavery in government supply chains’ to identify and manage risks in both new procurement activity and existing contracts.
Supply chain information must be provided for new procurements which are considered to carry a high risk of modern slavery. There is also additional guidance on enhanced due diligence activities and on using existing exclusion grounds more effectively.
Note: This PPN replaces PPN 02/23 for procurements commencing on or after 24 February 2025.
Objective at this commercial stage
When identifying procurement requirements, the risk associated with modern slavery should be established as low, medium or high. If the risk of modern slavery is considered to be low, your organisation’s standard procurement procedure should be followed. If the risk is considered to be medium, standard criteria in the social value model should be considered. If the risk is considered to be high, in-scope organisations may select social value criteria or alternatively include modern slavery requirements in the specification.
Key considerations at this commercial stage
In-scope organisations should:
- when identifying the requirements, establish whether the risk of modern slavery is low, medium or high
- depending on the risk assessment, follow a standard procurement procedure if the risk is considered as low consider standard criteria in the social value model if the risk is considered as medium; consider selecting social value criteria or the inclusion of modern slavery requirements in the specification if the risk is considered as high
- refer to the PPN guidance (i.e. “PPN 009 Tackling modern slavery in government supply chains”) for detailed advice
Legal framework
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